uncontroversial statement
[/ˌʌn.kən.trəˈvɜːr.ʃəl ˈsteɪt.mənt/]
nounpl: uncontroversial statements
afirmação incontestável
1. A statement that is widely accepted and not subject to dispute or disagreement; a claim that does not provoke debate or controversy
That water boils at 100 degrees Celsius is an uncontroversial statement in science.
Que a água ferve a 100 graus Celsius é uma afirmação incontestável na ciência.
2. A remark or assertion that generates little or no opposition from different viewpoints or groups
The speaker made an uncontroversial statement about the importance of education.
O palestrante fez uma afirmação incontestável sobre a importância da educação.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'uncontroversial statement' is often used in academic, scientific, and political discourse to establish common ground before introducing more debatable points. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently employed in formal writing and journalism to anchor arguments. In the USA, it's commonly used in news media and policy discussions to signal consensus before presenting divergent viewpoints.
NYC Slang
no big deal / not a hot take
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